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Willard and His Bowling Trophies is a fiction work by Richard Brautigan that revolves around three brothers searching for their stolen bowling trophies. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the peculiar quirks of Midwestern life. Supporting elements in the text reference characters named Bob and Constance, as well as a recurring motif called "the Story of O Game." The title itself hints at a focus on bowling trophies, while the story’s tone reflects both humor and melancholy.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Literary Fiction/Experimental Fiction
Authors: Richard Brautigan
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